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My favorite part of being a doctor is the opportunity to directly improve the health and wellbeing of my patients and to develop professional and personal relationships with them....more

My favorite part of being a doctor is the opportunity to directly improve the health and wellbeing of my patients and to develop professional and personal relationships with them.

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Dr. Ankit Raj is one of the best Physiotherapists in Bilekahalli, Bangalore. He has had many happy patients in his 4 years of journey as a Physiotherapist. He has done BPTh/BPT. You can consult Dr. Ankit Raj at Apex Clinic in Bilekahalli, Bangalore. Book an appointment online with Dr. Ankit Raj on Lybrate.com.

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Firstly avoid sitting cross-legged and squatting, do hot fomentation if not having high blood sugar. Take medicines and apply local diclofenac gel. Walk with a tripod stick. If still pain persists then go for joint replacement. Do not delay if there is severe pain.

Preliminary investigations suggested:
hb, tlc, dlc, esr, blood sugar fasting & pp, uric acid vit d
urine r/e
x-ray of the affected part.
Anyway it may be tried
sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it.
Spring beds, folding beds or thick mattress are harmful
use no pillow under the head.
Do hot fomentation
paracetamol 250mg od & sos x 5days.
Caldikind plus 1tab od x10. Do neck, back, knee & general exercises. It may have to be further investigated. Do not ignore it.
Let it not become beginning of a bigger problem.
Make sure that patient is not allergic to any of the medicines that he/she is going to take.
For emergency treatment contact your nearest hospital or family doctor.
If it does not give relief in 4-5days,Please inform.

Morning stiffness in back & other joints is quite a common condition.
Rule out diabetes & vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder.
Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful
use no pillow under the head.
Any way take
bio d3 max 1tab odx10days ibuprofen 200mg od & sos x 5days do back (spine) exercises
contact me again if need be.
Make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take.

Hello,
thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am Dr. Akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi.
There are many causes of pain in lower back region. It can be due to faulty posture, related to weak muscles, issues with intervertebral disc, narrowing of spinal canal, any bony instability besides many other, so accurate diagnosis is the key to proper management of the condition.
You will have to elaborate your problem as to a detailed discussion of your back pain which means duration of pain and mode of onset. I would also like to ask you if it is associated with any leg pain or any other neurological symptoms like numbness, paraesthesias (electrical shock like abnormal sensations) or any weakness in limbs.
Please also tell me about any associated symptoms like fever, weight loss etc.
What medications you generally take and what has been your treatment history till now for existing problem.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance.
You can also discuss your case and treatment plans with me in a greater detail in a private consultation.

You cannot work on a specific body part. You have to work on overall fat loss and toning. Try to eat small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps in between meals. Avoid junk as far as possible. Exercise at least 4 times a week. Include exercises that tone your back and abdominal muscles too. Lastly be committed. Remember it's a lifestyle change and not a one time thing. It's a balanced intake that will last you longer. All the so called diets and singular ab exercises or ab machines will not give you targeted results. The fats will remain as it is. It's all about overall work out and balanced diet.

Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am Dr. Akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi. You are very young to actually have persistent back pains.
If you have localized back pain with no other symptoms like radiating leg pain, neurological symptoms like numbness, weakness, paresthesias etc, then you can start with following recommendations for initial period of 2-3 weeks: - to maintain proper posture of your back while working and sleeping
- if pain is more then you can take a short course of an anti-inflammatory medication like tab etoshine or paracetamol or one which suits you
- physical therapy initially under supervision of a trained physiotherapist and then to continue at home
- adequate calcium & vitamin d intake if levels are low in body
- ice packs can applied if your pain is acute, then hot fomentation can be done at home
- analgesic spray for local application can be used and is easily available.
- avoid lifting heavyweight/ acute forward bending in mornings etc we will observe you for next 2-3 weeks how you respond to this conservative management protocol.
If you are not feeling better, then we will have to get some investigations like, dynamic x rays of lower back and few blood tests for evaluation. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance. .

Try few things for your back pain:
- Apply Ice and Heat
Heating pads and cold packs can comfort tender trunks. Most doctors recommend using ice for the first 48 hours after an injury -- particularly if there is swelling — and then switching to heat. You can use whichever you find comforting as long as your skin is protected.
- Limit Bed Rest
Studies show that people with short-term low-back pain who rest feel more pain and have a harder time with daily tasks than those who stay active.
-Keep Exercising
Activity is often the best medicine for back pain. Simple exercises like walking can be very helpful. But remember to move in moderation, Stay away from strenuous activities like gardening and avoid whatever motion caused the pain in the first place.
-Maintain Good Posture
most people have poor posture when going about their daily activities, putting unnecessary strain on their backs.
-Strengthen Your Core
Most people with chronic back pain would benefit from stronger abdominal muscles. If the abdominals are weak, other areas must pick up the slack. When we strengthen the abdominals, it often reduces the strain on the lower back.
- Improve Flexibility
Too much tension and tightness can cause back pain. By increasing flexibility you need to put an equal load throughout the body from the feet all the way up to the head.
-Sleep the Right Way
The amount of rest you get is important, and so is the position you get it in. Sleeping in a bad position or on a mattress without support can cause back pain.
Back sleepers should put pillows under their knees.
Side sleepers should place pillows between their knees to keep their spine in a neutral position.
Stomach sleeping causes the neck and head to twist and can put undue stress on the back.
-Use Relaxation Techniques
Research shows that practices such as meditation, deep breathing and yoga, which help put the mind at rest, can do wonders for the back.
-See a Specialist
Developing an individualized exercise plan is essential to managing chronic back pain. Some patients need more core strengthening while others benefit mainly from stretching and improving flexibility. Please consult a Orthopedic Physiotherapist for the right exercise plan.
Best wishes.

it may due to kidney stone .
drink more water.
avoid spicy ,oily food. specially fruits containing small seeds like tomato.
sugar cane juice is usefull.
for confermation of kidney stone first get done sonography(USG).
massage with warm sesame oil to your back for 10 min daily

Investigations advised -
hb, tlc, dlc, esr, sugar f & pp, uric acid, vit d3
urine r/e
x ray of the affected part. Anyway you may try-
sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful
use no pillow under the head.
Do hot fomantation.
Paracetamol 250mg od & sos x 5days.
Caldikind plus 1tab od x10. Do neck back knee & general exercises. It may have to be further investigated.
Make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take.
For emergency treatment contact your nearest hospital or family doctor.
If it does not give relief in 4-5 days then inform me and
consult a skin doctor for fungal infection.

Quadriceps exercises- lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain. Core strengthening exercise- straight leg raised with toes turned outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Hams stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. Repeat 10 times, twice a day.

Pain in legs is a common condition.
Do hot fomentation keep a pillow under the legs at night &/when resting.
Any way take
bio d3 max 1tab odx10days ibuprofen 200mg od & sos x 5days do knee exercises
it may have to be further investigated
make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take.

rule out diabetes & vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder.
Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it.
Use no pillow under the head.
Kindly take biod3 max 1 tab dailyx10
paracetamol 250mg od & sos x5days do back (spine)/shoulder/knee exercises
make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take
do not ignore it. It could be beginning of a serious problem. If no relief in 4_5 days, then contact me again.

Hello,
As it is mechanical problem, we can only make the pain better by giving her homoeopathic medication. Give her homoeopathic medicines - Arnica 200 and Rhus Tox. 200 - take both of them thrice daily for 1 week. Also, apply Schwabe's Topi-Arnica and Topi MP Gel on the affected area in circular motions gently thrice a day.
Let her do Physiotherapy/ Ayurvedic massages which would help her in reducing her problem to pretty good extent.

Kindly show me a photograph of the affected part.
Rule out diabetes & vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder.
Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful
Do hot fomantation.
Paracetamol 250mg od & sos x 5days.
Caldikind plus 1tab od x10.
Do neck, back & general exercises.
It may have to be further investigated.
You will need other supportive medicines also.
Make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take.
If it does not give relief in 4-5days, contact me again. Do not ignore. It could be beginning of a serious problem.